The Use of Language in the Work of Seamus Heaney

"The use of language in poetry, particulary that of poetic devices, is as important as the meanings conveyed by these." Respond to this statement.
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While the use of language is a significant part of all poetic works, it should not be said that this is more important than the actual message which these words convey. Rather, language is a receptacle for the themes and issues which the poet is attempting to portray to the reader. This is seen in much of Seamus Heaney's poetry, particularly in 'Death of a Naturalist' and 'Blac…